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With Christmas just over a month away, it’s safe to say that many work do’s are taking place. The staff Christmas do is a great opportunity for people to let their hair down, and can be a great way to build even better relationships with co-workers and colleagues. It can also be a…

UK parents have long lamented the fact that childcare in this country is excessively expensive, and the reality is it is among the highest in the world. The good news is there are many different ways you can help reduce the costs, not least the new government Tax-Free Childcare scheme. The bad news is, it…

If you work in HR, or have a managerial position, part of your job, no matter what time of year it might be, is to know whether staff are on the “naughty” or “nice” list. However, as the festive period approaches, it might be worth really looking at ways to reward staff for their hard…

Calculating holiday pay can be quite a tricky business, and it’s one of those things that you’re going to want to get 100% right, for everyone’s benefit. One of the key things that employers need to be aware of is the fact that, generally speaking, all workers should be paid the same rate of pay…

People will at some point leave organisations which is another administrative headache. Some people move to new challenges or retire, over time some could be made redundant, leave due to ill health or be dismissed. Whatever the reason the company has to keep records regarding their employment and the way it ended. This can cause…

Much has been made of employee engagement in recent years, with study after study proving that engaged employees offer a huge boost to businesses. When employees are engaged, they’ve been proven to be more productive and efficient, as well as being less likely to leave their position prematurely. An engaged workforce means increased profits, enhanced…

The new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) will be enforced from 25th May 2018. This means that UK organisations who process the personal data of EU residents have got nine months to ensure that they are compliant. The legislation has been introduced to keep pace with the current digital world that we live in. The…

In late July, as a result of a ruling by the Supreme Court, Employment Tribunal fees have been abolished. Previously it cost up to £1200 to take an employer to Tribunal. Therefore, claimants are now able to take their employer to Tribunal for FREE! The introduction of tribunal charges show a decrease in claims against…

We are delighted to announce that People Matters HR and Jobwise have teamed up for another of our popular employment seminar series. This time Niel Cope from People Matters HR will be looking at some of the questions you can’t (and can) ask employees or interviewees. This can be a minefield for employers, so come along and let us…

Government set to publish a new workplace dress code guidance – could this signal the end of gender discrimination in the workplace? This week, it was announced that the Government is preparing to publish new workplace dress code guidance, following a controversial high heels petition. The news comes in response to Nicola Thorp’s petition calling…

From 2017 the government are introducing a new apprenticeship levy. The Levy will be paid by large employers with a wage bills of £3 million or over and is charged at 0.5% of the organisations total payroll, this includes any connected organisations or charities. All businesses receive a £15,000 annual allowance which they can deduct from…

We’ve added a new support page to our website for BreathHR. We’ve uploaded our first 2 videos showing users how to request holiday and how to approve holiday requests. You can visit the page by clicking here. At the moment the page is fairly sparse, our plan is to add more videos and articles to…

Welcome to 2017! The silly season is over and it’s the time of year when we tend to look to the future. For those of you that are making new years resolutions we wish you all the best! With the future in mind here’s a few upcoming things to note… HR Changes April 2017 – Changes…

From the start People Matters HR has been centred around the idea that developing the people in an organisation leads to growth. With that in mind we are delighted to announce we now offer an extended range of training courses design support our clients across all sectors. These include: Emergency First Aid at work Manual…